May 2
Events

May 2

OFCCP - National Origin Discrimination,
Omaha,
NE.
This presentation will define National Origin Discrimination detailing the relationship of national origin to employment decisions, language issues, and citizenship requirements.

Later This Month

May 3

OFCCP - Construction Requirements,
Columbus,
OH.
This presentation will discuss the requirements for construction contractors, including minority and female participation goals and the 16 good faith effort steps.

May 6

OFCCP - Good Faith Efforts to Successful Outreach,
Milwaukee,
WI.
The Milwaukee District Office will host a networking event for federal contractors and CBOs. This event will provide a forum for introducing federal contractors to CBO's in an effort to develop positive working relationships.

May 7

Taking the Mystery Out of Retirement Planning Workshop,
Seattle,
WA.
The Seattle District Office of the Department's Employee Benefits Security Administration is sponsoring a half day workshop for workers nearing retirement. The workshop offers a simplified, bottom-line approach to figuring out how you are doing in meeting your saving goal, how much you need to save to make up any gap and how to make your money last over a possibly long retirement. A representative from the Social Security Administration will participate to discuss Social Security retirement benefits.

May 7

Southern Regional Mine Rescue Contest,
New Iberia,
LA.
Local mine rescue teams will participate in a competition designed to sharpen skills and test the knowledge of miners who may one day be called upon to respond to a real mine emergency. The contest requires teams of six members each to solve a hypothetical problem while being timed and observed by judges according to precise rules.

OFCCP - MRC Youth Panel - Arlington, MA,
Arlington,
MA.
This forum sponsored by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission will focus on youth with disabilities entering the workforce. The four hour forum will consist of employment related workshops, an employer panel and on-site interviews. The OFCCP Boston District Office will attend to provide workshops on Worker Rights. Please contact Jennifer Hinde at jhinde@partners.org for information on attending. Please come to learn more about the rights of individuals with disabilities in or entering the workforce.

May 11

Latina Health Awareness Event,
Philadelphia,
PA.
This free workshop is open to all women in the greater Philadelphia area who want to learn about maintaining and balancing a healthy lifestyle, both at work and home.
Free breakfast and resources will be provided by the Latino Partnership, Office of Councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez, and the Philadelphia Region's Women’s Bureau.

May 13

OFCCP-Spring Veterans Job Fair and Employment Workshop & Webinar - Boston, MA,
Boston,
MA.
Second Annual Veterans Employment Workshop and Webinar at The Work Place and Job Fair at Suffolk University Law School. There will be approximately 40 employers and 300 job seekers in attendance. The pre-Job Fair event at The Work Place is to assist Veteran job seekers with resume writing and interview skills. The OFCCP Boston District Office will provide a Workers’ Rights webinar. To register for this event (Job Fair) please contact Debra Selik Garrett, at 617-259-3018 or for additional information on both the Fair and Workshop contact Michael Falasca, at 617-338-0809 or Compliance Officer Murat Arslanoglu, OFCCP at 617-624-6780. We look forward to seeing you at this exciting event.

May 13

Twitter Team Up for Veterans,
Twitter Town Hall,
DC.
Are you a veteran who has questions about navigating a civilian job search? An employer looking to hire a veteran but are not sure where to start? Acting Secretary Harris and The American Legion will be on hand to answer questions about resources available to connect veterans with good jobs during a Twitter town hall from 11 a.m. to noon EDT on May 13. Use the hashtag #VetsJobsChat to join the chat or to send questions in advance. We look forward to a lively discussion!
Read the Blog http://social.dol.gov/blog/working-for-our-veterans-a-vetsjobschat-with-usdol-and-americanlegion/

May 14

OFCCP - Best Practices for Implementing an Affirmative Action Program,
New Orleans,
LA.
This workshop will center on pro-active practices that are designed to help federal contractors avoid pit-falls that preclude successful implementation of their Affirmative Action Program. Practices highlighted will encourage involvement in identifying and rectifying potential problems early on in the hopes of avoiding any costs associated with discriminatory findings.

OFCCP - Women in Nontraditional Jobs/ The Complaint Process,
Columbus,
OH.
This event is a two-part event. Part One (1) will discuss the types of nontraditional jobs for women, as well as the challenges women face in nontraditional jobs, including discrimination. Part Two (2) will cover the elements of a retaliation complaint including: regulatory statutes, timeframes for filing complaints, and OFCCP complaint processing.

May 15

OFCCP: Good Faith Efforts to Accomplish Goals,
Orange,
CA.
Please join the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Orange Area Office for a seminar for federal contractors and subcontractors regarding the U.S. Dept. of Labor's requirements concerning good faith efforts concerning hiring and promotion goals, related record keeping requirements, and determining and remedying adverse impact.

May 15

OFCCP -Veterans Career Fair - ,
Boston,
MA.
OFCCP in collaboration with the Department of Workforce Development, JobNet Career Centers, New England Center for Homeless Veterans, Suffolk University, and Northeastern University is hosting a Veterans Career Fair. There will be approximately 40 companies in attendance who will be accepting applications and resumes. This event is open to all veterans and their families. Please plan to join us at this event.

OFCCP - Retaliation Complaints,
Omaha,
NE.
This presentation will outline the elements of retaliation complaints to include regulatory statutes, time frames for filing complaints, and OFCCP complaint processing.

May 16

OFCCP -" Empowerment Session" on Developing AAPs for New and Small Supply and Service Contractors and Outreach Best Practices for a Diverse/Inclusive Workforce ,
Baltimore,
MD.
The Baltimore District Office will host a seminar for new and small supply and service (nonconstruction) federal contractors about the components of written Affirmative Action Programs (AAPs), as required by Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended. The event will also emphasize the importance of effective outreach and recruitment efforts by contractors. Community-based recruitment sources will provide information on how they can assist contractors with their outreach efforts, supporting diversity and an inclusive work force.

May 16

OFCCP - Fort AP Hill VA Construction Project – Compliance Assistance/Outreach and Education Event for Prime and Subcontractors,
Richmond ,
VA.
The OFCCP Richmond District is inviting all construction contractors working on the Fort AP Hill construction project to attend an empowerment session on how to comply with the 16 bid specifications and understanding your EEO AA obligations as a federal contractor. The attendees will also hear from the Native American community based organization Mattaponi-Pamunkey-Monacan, Inc. sharing information on their job training and career placement services and best practices on listing jobs with their organization to provide qualified Native American applicants for the trades vacancies.

May 23

Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health Meeting ,
Washington,
DC.
OSHA will hold a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) in Washington, D.C. ACCSH, established under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, advises the secretary of labor and assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health on construction standards and policy matters. The full committee agenda includes remarks from Dr. David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health, and updates from the Directorate of Construction. In addition, the committee will consider six items from the proposed Standards Improvement Project IV and discuss occupational exposure to beryllium, two possible technical amendments and corrections to the Cranes and Derricks standards, the Federal Agency Procurement Construction, Health and Safety Checklist, and the two-hour introduction to the OSHA 10- and 30-hour training courses.

May 23

ETA – Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) Pre-Applicant Virtual Conference,
Washington,
DC.
The U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department and Education invite you to attend a live virtual conference on May 23 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This session will highlight important focus areas for the third round of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training grant program including employer engagement, capacity building, and innovative service delivery.
In the last two years, the Labor Department has awarded $1 billion in grants to over 600 colleges and universities working to expand and improve training opportunities by strengthening local and regional partnerships. Approximately $474 million is currently available through the third round of TAACCCT funding announced on April 19, 2013.
This conference will feature current grantees and nationally-recognized experts who will share their experience and expertise and highlight importance changes to the third round requirements. Participating administration officials include Jane Oates, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training, Gerri Fiala, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training, and Johan Uvin, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education.
The event will be online and open to the public. Whether you are planning to apply, looking to partner on a program in your community or simply have an interest in the TAACCCT program, we encourage your participation in this exciting event.

Minimum Wage for Maximum Impact Panel Discussion,
Washington,
DC.
Marking Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, acting Secretary of Labor Seth D. Harris on May 29 will host “Minimum Wage for Maximum Impact,” a panel discussion about AAPI workers earning at or near the current federal minimum wage, and how a boost in the federal minimum wage would benefit them and their families.
Since the president’s State of the Union address in February, the acting secretary and other Labor Department officials have held more than two dozen round-table discussions with workers around the country on President Barack Obama’s proposal to raise the minimum wage and ensure that hard work leads to a decent living.
This discussion will take place at the U.S. Department of Labor’s Frances Perkins Building in Washington, D.C.
The panel will include:
-Seth D. Harris, acting secretary of labor
-Kiran Ahuja, White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
-Lisa Hasegawa, National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development
-Rachana Shah, legislative assistant to U.S. Rep. Grace Meng
-Ana Ma, chief of staff, U.S. Department of Labor
-Rev. Phil Tom, U.S. Department of Labor’s Center for Faith-based
and Neighborhood Partnerships
-Parag Mehta, U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

May 30

OFCCP - Nuts and Bolts of Construction Evaluations and Best Practices for Minority/Female Utilization Goal Attainment ,
Baltimore ,
MD.
The Baltimore District Office will host a seminar for construction contractors about their equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and recordkeeping obligations. The event will also emphasize the importance of effective outreach and recruitment efforts by contractors. Community-based recruitment sources will provide information on how they can assist contractors with their outreach efforts, supporting diversity and an inclusive work force in the construction trades.